All atoms have an atomic number. But what is the chemical element that has 32 as atomic number?
The answer is Germanium and there is so much cool stuff about Germanium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.
Alright now to the facts!
The answer is Germanium and there is so much cool stuff about Germanium that people don't know that I would keep reading if I were you.
Alright now to the facts!
Germanium Overview
Description
Grayish-white metal.
Atomic Symbol
Ge (Germanium)
Discovery
Discovered By: Clemens Winkler
Year: 1886
Location: Germany
Discovered By: Clemens Winkler
Year: 1886
Location: Germany
State at 20 °C
Solid
Sources
Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.
Obtained from refining copper, zinc and lead.
Uses
Widely used in semiconductors. It is a good semiconductor when combined with tiny amounts of phosphorus, arsenic, gallium, and antimony.
Widely used in semiconductors. It is a good semiconductor when combined with tiny amounts of phosphorus, arsenic, gallium, and antimony.
Atomic Mass
Name Origin
Latin: Germania (Germany).
Latin: Germania (Germany).
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